| Culture and Customs of Mongolia Contributor(s): May, Timothy (Author) |
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ISBN: 031333983X ISBN-13: 9780313339837 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $60.39 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2008 Annotation: Explore the contemporary traditions and culture of Mongolia, a partially nomadic nation in the steppes of central Asia. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Social Science | Customs & Traditions - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 951.73 |
| LCCN: 2008033801 |
| Series: Culture and Customs of Asia |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (0.95 lbs) 204 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - East Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Gobi Desert, cold mountainous regions, and harsh climate of Mongolia leave it with one of the lowest population densities in the world. Nonetheless, Mongolians are proud of their long heritage, and carry even today their customs of the past. In this all-inclusive study of contemporary Mongolian life, readers will learn about nomadic lifestyles still practiced today. Other topics covered include Buddhism and other religions, literature, arts, cuisine, dress, family life, festivals and leisure activities, social customs, and lifestyle. May also includes an overview of Chinggis Khan, the father of the Mongol Empire, and his legacy in Mongolian culture today. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this volume is an essential addition to library shelves. |